Legendary American sprinter Alison Felix has vowed to give it her all as her ‘amazing career’ in athletics comes to an end as she must retire after competing in her country’s first-ever world championships, specifically Eugene, from 15 to 24 . July. .

The 36-year-old has been a mainstay of the US national team in five Olympics, and Eugene will celebrate her 10th World Championship appearance.

During her professional career, she has established herself as the most decorated athlete of both sexes, winning 18 world and 13 Olympic medals.

“Hopefully everyone will remember me as a tough competitor, but I think the most important thing for me as someone who tried to get out of this sport is better than I found it, tried to support math, and women in general, and fight for more equality.

Felix has criticized Nike’s sports equipment policy for pregnant female athletes after cutting her contract by 70% following the November 2018 birth of daughter Kamryn under difficult circumstances after 32 weeks of pregnancy. The girl had to stay in the neonatology department for about a month.

Although a happy one, this moment marked the beginning of the end of Felix’s long association with Nike.

“You are the present, the future, it means so much to me to have a little influence on you, it’s a privilege,” she said in response to her fellow athletes, who praised her at the press conference.

She added about her successful professional career, “It was a big adventure. I liked it very much. I have had many good and disappointing results over the years, I love this sport so much, it broke my heart many times, but I also had many happy moments. I will miss you very much.” But I can’t think of a better way to retire and be at home (USA) with a heart full of gratitude and gratitude to everyone who has supported me and the teams I’ve been with over the years.”

“We’re really proud to welcome the world and we can’t wait for everyone to discover the magic of Hayward Stadium.”

“Throughout my career, I have always been a little jealous of athletes who compete in their own country. I am happy that now all American athletes can experience this, ”she concluded.